Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
3.5 unit

Chicken

whole

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

1 recipe

Cornbread

crumbled

0.5 unit

White Bread

toasted, cooled, crumbled

3 unit

Hard Boiled Eggs

peeled and chopped

2 unit

Onions

chopped

2 unit

Celery

chopped

0.25 unit

Butter

2 unit

Eggs

beaten

3 tbsp

Dried Sage

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Pepper

1 tsp

Vinegar

0.33 cup

Shortening

melted

1.5 cup

Self-Rising White Cornmeal

1.25 cup

Buttermilk

1 unit

Chicken Liver, Gizzards and Heart

from 1 chicken

2 tbsp

Shortening

1 tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

1.5 cup

Chicken Broth

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

1 tsp

Pepper

to taste

3 unit

Eggs

hard-boiled and sliced

1 unit

Cranberry Sauce

1 unit

Crushed Pineapple

0.5 cup

Pecans

chopped

0.25 cup

Celery

chopped

Step 1
~5 min

Place whole chicken in a deep pot.

Step 2
~5 min

Add water to cover the chicken.

Step 3
~5 min

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

Step 4
~5 min

Cook until the chicken is fork tender (approx. 2.5 hours).

Step 5
~5 min

Hold chicken in broth until completely cooled.

Step 6
~5 min

Remove chicken from broth, reserving the broth.

Step 7
~5 min

Remove meat from the bones and chop, discarding the skin.

Step 8
~5 min

Set aside the chopped chicken.

Step 9
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 10
~5 min

In a large bowl, crumble cornbread and toasted white bread (or biscuits).

Step 11
~5 min

Add chopped hard-boiled eggs to the bread mixture.

Step 12
~5 min

In a large skillet, saute chopped onions and celery in butter until translucent.

Step 13
~5 min

Add the sauteed vegetables to the bread mixture.

Step 14
~5 min

In a separate small bowl, combine beaten eggs, dried sage, salt, pepper, and vinegar.

Step 15
~5 min

Stir the egg mixture into the bread mixture.

Step 16
~5 min

Add enough chicken broth to create a moist consistency.

Step 17
~5 min

Grease a 9 1/2-inch by 13-inch glass baking dish with butter.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 18
~5 min

Evenly spread 1 cup of the dressing mixture in the bottom of the dish.

Step 19
~5 min

Add a layer of chopped chicken.

Step 20
~5 min

Top with the remaining dressing.

Step 21
~5 min

Bake until browned and bubbly (approx. 40 minutes).

Step 22
~5 min

Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 23
~5 min

Place a portion of the chicken dressing casserole on each plate.

Step 24
~5 min

Ladle the Giblet Gravy over the dressing.

Step 25
~5 min

Serve with chutney, hot mashed potatoes and green beans.

Step 26
~5 min

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F for Cornbread.

Step 27
~5 min

Heat a cast iron skillet in the oven with 1/3 cup shortening to melt.

Step 28
~5 min

When shortening is melted, remove skillet from oven.

Step 29
~5 min

Combine cornmeal and buttermilk in a medium bowl.

Step 30
~5 min

Add melted shortening to batter, stirring quickly.

Step 31
~5 min

Pour batter into hot pan.

Step 32
~5 min

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 33
~5 min

Let cool and then crumble.

Step 34
~5 min

Boil liver, gizzards, and heart in a large pot of simmering water for 40 to 50 minutes or until tender for Giblet Gravy.

Key Technique: Simmering
Step 35
~5 min

Drain, chop, and reserve giblets.

Step 36
~5 min

Melt shortening in a frying pan over medium heat.

Step 37
~5 min

Add flour, stirring until light brown, about the color of peanut butter, about 5 minutes.

Step 38
~5 min

Add chicken broth and stir.

Step 39
~5 min

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 40
~5 min

Add giblets and boiled eggs and stir to combine.

Step 41
~5 min

Serve immediately or keep warm.

Step 42
~5 min

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl for Chutney.

Step 43
~5 min

Chill until ready to serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.

Add a layer of sauteed mushrooms for extra flavor.

If the dressing becomes too dry during baking, add a little more chicken broth.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Offer cranberry sauce and chutney on the side.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Traditional comfort food often served during holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Family Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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